Who doesn’t love food! Food is an integral part of our lives that we not only need to survive, but it has the power to bring people together.
Whether you have a sweet or savory tooth, below are some fascinating and fun food facts about some of our most common foods that might just surprise you!
Here are 12 fun food facts that might surprise you:
#1. Pizza
In 2001 Pizza Hut became the first restaurant chain to deliver pizza to SPACE! This gigantic publicity stunt cost the popular chain 1 million dollars, and the pizza was delivered to the International Space Station by a Russian rocket.
#2. McDonald’s
Mc Donald’s will combine meat from different delivery batches; therefore, the meat in your burger can be a combination of up to 100 different cattle! McDonald’s smoothies also contain more sugar than coke.
#3. Bananas
Eating bananas are a natural way to boost your mood as the banana is the only fruit that contains the amino acid tryptophan, plus vitamin B6 which help your body produce the feel-good chemical serotonin.
#4. Dark chocolate
Dark chocolate (70% or higher cocoa content) is a powerful source of antioxidants, therefore; it can lower blood pressure and help improve your overall brain function.
#5. The Tea Bag
The little tea bag which is now a staple commodity in our homes was created in 1908 by accident as they were only intended to be used as samples.
#6. Lollypops
In 1908 the lollypop was invented by George Smith (owner of a confectionery business ) and named the popular candy on a stick after his favorite racehorse.
#7. Donuts
Every year in the United States, more than 10 billion donuts are made, while Canada makes around 1 billion donuts a year but has more donut shops than any country around the world.
#8. Sliced bread
Sliced bread was first sold in 1928 and was advertised as “the greatest forward step in the baking industry since bread was wrapped.”
#9. Avocados
The avocado has more protein than any other fruit, and will only ripen once they are picked. While this fruit is a healthy choice for humans, the skins of avocado are known to be poisonous to cats and dogs.
#10. Cheese
Scientists have successfully found a way to create cheese by using human bacteria collected from toes, belly buttons, and mouth bacteria. (don’t worry this type of cheese is not on the market!)
#11. Eggs
An average hen lays between 300-325 eggs a year and one large egg contains 70 calories!
#12. Potatoes
Potatoes are 80% water and its considered as the fourth most important crop behind the corn, wheat, and rice crops. Potato chips are also the most common snack in the world, with billions of packets being consumed every year.
What are some food facts you know? Share them below in the comment section, or share this article on social media!… Happy eating everybody!
Emmy is the founder and content writer at woopdedo. With a background in the performing arts, she then had a career working on cruise ships, until she decided to return to NZ where she spends most of her time storytelling and freelance writing. You can contact her on the social media links below or visit the work with us page.